La Vuelta Femenina 2026 continues on Wednesday, 6th May with Stage 4 from Monforte de Lemos to Antas de Ulla, a 115.6km hilly stage that keeps the race in Galicia for one more day before the route moves towards León and the decisive mountain stages.
For UK viewers, Stage 4 is available through TNT Sports and HBO Max. The race starts at 13:18 UK time, with the finish expected around 16:15 UK time. The official race route confirms the 115.6km Monforte de Lemos to Antas de Ulla stage, which includes two category 3 climbs and a finale that could again produce a reduced sprint.
What time does La Vuelta Femenina 2026 stage 4 start?
Stage 4 starts at 13:18 UK time on Wednesday, 6th May. The riders will cover 115.6km from Monforte de Lemos to Antas de Ulla, with the finish expected at around 16:15 UK time.
That makes it a useful afternoon stage for UK viewers. The most important racing should come in the second half of the route, with Alto de A Vacariza arriving deep into the stage before the run towards Antas de Ulla. The stage is officially hilly rather than mountainous, but the profile and the narrow GC margins mean it should not be treated as a quiet transition day.
Key stage timings:
- Stage start: 13:18 UK time
- Expected finish: around 16:15 UK time
- Route: Monforte de Lemos to Antas de Ulla
- Distance: 115.6km
- Stage type: Hilly
- Categorised climbs: Alto de Oural and Alto de A Vacariza
Where can you watch La Vuelta Femenina 2026 stage 4 in the UK?
UK viewers can watch La Vuelta Femenina 2026 Stage 4 through TNT Sports, with streaming available on HBO Max.
TNT Sports and HBO Max are carrying every stage of this year’s race, which has already proved important because the opening half of La Vuelta Femenina 2026 has been unusually eventful. Noemi Rüegg won Stage 1 but later left the race after a crash, Shari Bossuyt won Stage 2, and Cédrine Kerbaol’s late attack won Stage 3 in A Coruña as Franziska Koch kept the red jersey.
For the broader broadcast picture across the week, our guide to watching La Vuelta Femenina 2026 in the UK covers the main viewing options.
What is the route for stage 4?
Stage 4 runs from Monforte de Lemos to Antas de Ulla over 115.6km. It is officially classed as a hilly stage and includes two category 3 climbs, Alto de Oural early in the day and Alto de A Vacariza later on.
The first climb should help shape the breakaway, while the second climb is more likely to matter tactically because it arrives much deeper into the stage. From there, the road remains awkward enough to keep the race stretched before the finish in Antas de Ulla.
The official stage description points towards winding roads, possible splits and a reduced sprint. That fits the wider pattern of the race so far. None of the opening stages has been completely straightforward, and Stage 4 looks capable of producing another tense finale rather than a routine bunch finish.
For a full breakdown of how Stage 4 fits into the week, our La Vuelta Femenina 2026 full route guide looks at all seven stages, including the final mountain finishes at Les Praeres and the Angliru.
Why stage 4 matters
Stage 4 matters because the general classification is still extremely close. Koch starts the day in red, but Lotte Kopecky is only two seconds behind and Kerbaol is only four seconds back after winning Stage 3. With bonus seconds still available, the race lead could change hands without a major mountain selection.
That should make the final hour particularly tense. FDJ-Suez have the jersey to protect, SD Worx-Protime have Kopecky close enough to take it, and EF Education-Oatly have momentum again through Kerbaol after losing Rüegg on Stage 2. Those three teams all have different reasons to stay near the front.
The stage also offers another chance for the mountains classification to move. Ashleigh Moolman Pasio took over the polka-dot jersey after Stage 3, but the two category 3 climbs on Stage 4 give Maëva Squiban and other interested riders a clear opportunity to contest points again.
For more on the current standings, our GC and jerseys after La Vuelta Femenina 2026 stage 3 tracks the race lead, points competition, mountains jersey, white jersey and team classification before Stage 4.
La Vuelta Femenina 2026 stage 4 viewing details at a glance
- Race: La Vuelta Femenina 2026
- Stage: Stage 4
- Date: Wednesday, 6th May
- Route: Monforte de Lemos to Antas de Ulla
- Distance: 115.6km
- Stage type: Hilly
- Categorised climbs: Alto de Oural and Alto de A Vacariza
- Stage start: 13:18 UK time
- Expected finish: around 16:15 UK time
- UK TV: TNT Sports
- UK streaming: HBO Max
- Race leader: Franziska Koch
UK viewing verdict
Stage 4 of La Vuelta Femenina 2026 is live in the UK through TNT Sports and HBO Max. The stage starts at 13:18 UK time, with the finish expected around 16:15.
This should be one of the more useful early stages to watch because the race lead is still fragile. Koch has red, but Kopecky and Kerbaol are close enough to take advantage if the finish comes down to a reduced sprint or if bonus seconds again shape the top of the GC. The route is not a full mountain stage, but with two category 3 climbs, winding roads and a finish that could split the bunch, Stage 4 has enough difficulty to keep the race unsettled.
